Writing news for broadcast is different than writing for newspapers or online. And writing for radio is different than TV.
Radio news is meant to be heard. It needs to be simple, direct, and clear.
It's not about "dumbing it down." It's about being simple enough that someone focused on other things can understand. Newsradio listeners are often driving. A …
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